This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible permanency

At Eaton Community College (CC) we are working hard to become one of the leading secondary schools in the Bunbury area. We are dedicated to selecting specialist staff with strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the wider school community. Eaton CC is an Independent Public School (IPS) that offers a wonderful opportunity for local students to access a high-quality secondary education close to home. Eaton is a rapidly growing suburb located less than 10kms from Bunbury.

At Eaton CC we focus on explicit instruction and targeted intervention strategies to ensure every student achieves. Our College staff have a key role in school planning processes including: the analysis of student performance data, development of performance and improvement plans and application of an evidence-based approach to student performance.

All staff are expected to adhere to the Department of Education Code of Conduct and actively participate in the school community.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.eatoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Eaton CC is seeking an experienced, collaborative and relational leader to provide strategic and operational leadership of Student Behaviour and Engagement, one of three interconnected pillars within our Student Services model. Working alongside the Program Coordinators responsible for Student Learning and Student Wellbeing, the successful applicant will help ensure a coordinated, responsive and student-centered approach to supporting student engagement and success.

The successful applicant will ideally have a strong understanding of Department of Education policies and procedures relating to student behaviour, engagement, attendance and Students at Educational Risk (SAER), together with the leadership capability to translate these into consistent and effective whole-school practice. They will use student data to identify trends, coordinate targeted interventions and support proactive case management for students requiring additional support to successfully engage with school.

A key focus of the role will be strengthening a positive, consistent and educative approach to student behaviour across the College. The successful applicant will work alongside staff to build their capability to respond effectively to student behaviour, supporting approaches that maintain high expectations while strengthening relationships, student responsibility and engagement. Knowledge and experience in restorative practices, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and evidence-informed approaches to behaviour and engagement will be highly regarded. 

As an approachable and visible leader, the successful applicant will provide leadership and support to staff within Student Services and work closely with Year Coordinators, teachers, school leaders, families and external agencies. They will ideally display highly developed skills in complex case management and be able to build productive relationships with students and families, particularly where attendance, behaviour or disengagement are impacting a young person’s capacity to succeed at school.

The successful applicant will contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of Eaton CC’s Student Services structures and processes, helping to build a proactive and coordinated model of support that reflects our College vision that students are Supported to learn, Empowered to achieve and Equipped to succeed.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Pippa Herbert, Principal on (08) 9796 7000 or emailing pippa.herbert@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Pippa Herbert on pippa.herbert@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
• High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
• Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA1063673

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026